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M. A. HAWLEY.

INVALIDS TABLE.

No. 456,990. Patented Aug. 4, 1891.

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M. A. HAWLEY. INVALIDS TABLE.

No. 456,990. Patented Aug. 4, 1891.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

MARY A. I-IAl/VLEY, OF DIXON, ILLINOIS.

INVALI DS TABLE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 456,990, dated August4, 1891.

Application filed May 4, 1891. Serial. No. 391,583. (No model.)

To a/ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARY A. HAWLEY, a citizen of the UnitedStates,residing at Dixon, in the county of Lee and State of Illinois,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in an Invalids Table;andI dohereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This table, although well adapted to the various uses of a ladyswork-table, is designed for use in the sick-chamber, upon which tospread an invalids meal. It is readily adjustable at different heightsor angles.

Figure l is a perspective view of my in vention. Fig. 2 is a verticalsection to show the devices for getting a vertical adjustment of thetable-standards. Fig. 3 is a detached view of the rod and bell-cranklever used to effect a vertical adjustment. Fig. tis a side elevation,partly in section, for eecting the angular adjustment of the table-leaf.Fig. 5 is a detached view of the rod which operates with the sector.

I/Vhen used as an invalids table, it is placed on the bed; but only twolegs are employed instead of four, and upon each side of the table thebottom of the supporting-leg is built into a cross-barF,which insuresfreedom from tipping and a reliability of position which could not bewell attained otherwise. The person under it is then raised up into asitting or reclining position, the table being adjusted to his needs.

The table-leaf A is hinged at a to a horizontal arm b of the standardsC. To the under side of the leaf graduated sectors D are secured in anyconvenient way, one on either end of the table. The rod B, that passesclear through underneath the table-leaf, is supported in the arm b andrests in and fills the graduated notches of the sector, fittingaccurately, so that there can be no play to the rod. A spring d holds itsecurely in place, except when intentionally operated; but when the rodis drawn outwardly the notches e come into line with the sector,allowing it to pass up or down, thereby changing the angle of thetableleaf.

The graduated or notched standards C operate together in tubes E, so asto adjust the height of the table to children or adults. Underneath thestandards may be placed lightlycoiled springs m, if desired. There isanother rod G, that extends clear through underneath the table. It, too,has a little spring Z2 to hold it securely in place, except whenintentionally moved. This rod is operated by a bell-crank fn, whichsimultaneously oscillates or turns two vertical square rods s s2 ateither end of the table and throws a lng or lock-piece t out ofconnection with a notch w, made in the standards. At this moment thetable may be raised or lowered. On releasing the bellcrank the lugs willfly back into the notches and the standards will be held fast at theheight desired.

All the mechanism described is simple and not liable to get out oforder.

This table is neat, light, and strong, and made ofdifferent sizes. Itcan be used as a table or desk. It is very easily adjusted at differentheights and angles. It will be found useful by artists and students,being supplied by an adjustable lamp attachment and swiveled inkstand,and it will be a convenient article in hospital, home, or office.

I claiml. The combination of the standards C and the table-cover A,hinged to the cross-standards h on the standards C, with the notchedsectors D passingv through the cross-standards, and the spring-actuatedrod B, having notches e for unlocking the sectors in order to adjust thetable-cover at an angle.

2. The combination,with the notched standards O, working within tubularlegs E, of the spring-actuated rod G, the bell-cranks n, the Verticaloscillating rods s s2, oscillated by the bell-cranks, and thelocking-pieces 15 t on the rods s s2, engaginglthe notches of thestandards, whereby to tix the height of the table.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MARY A. HAVVLEY.

Vitnesses:

Jas. A. HAwLEY, D. H. LAW, J r.

